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What’s the Difference Between Jaw Clenching and Teeth Grinding? Jaw clenching and teeth grinding are both common manifestations of a condition known as “bruxism.” Bruxism usually happens unconsciously, and can occur either while you’re awake, or while you’re asleep. So what’s the difference between jaw clenching and teeth grinding? Waking bruxism is usually characterized

Can a Child Wear a Dental Night Guard? The short answer: Ask your dentist. Recommended use for children varies greatly. As parents we deal with miniature crisis’ all the time–scraped knees, growing pains, hunger pains, sick days and everything in between. These common issues have aided us in becoming pretty proficient in what to do

Head Trauma In Athletes: Should We Start Rethinking Careers In Contact Sports? Head trauma in athletes has been known as a possible consequence of taking part in contact sports for a long time, but recent research has shown that the damage done to the brain may be much worse than previously realized. Given this new

Update 06/15/16 Recent research suggests Botox for teeth decreases bone density in jaw. More on this can be found here: http://sentinelmouthguards.com/botox-teeth-grinding-not-good-idea/ Botox for Teeth Grinding and TMJ Teeth grinding, aka bruxism, the unconscious clenching and grinding of the teeth that takes place during the night (while you are asleep) has been a fairly recent and

Grinding Teeth At Night and Stress How is it related? Nighttime teeth grinding and jaw clenching, also referred to as sleep bruxism or nocturnal bruxism, is condition that causes a person to gnash his or her teeth. This problem, which is found in both children and adults alike, can cause facial and oral complications. Statistics

THE GUM SHIELD AND ITS IMPORTANCE Sometimes the English language is just downright confusing. Must we have 10 variations of the same word? Is there a difference between the mouthguard and the gum shield? A gum shield is a protective appliance or device that is used to cover the teeth and gums. It is always

Bruxism (Teeth-Grinding) vs. TMJ Syndrome Introduction Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can have many names. These include TMJ syndrome, TMJ dysfunction, and TMJ disorder, among others. Throughout this article, we’ll use these terms interchangeably. Regardless of the names, these conditions are often exacerbated by persistent teeth-grinding (bruxism). Before we talk more about TMJ problems,

Night Teeth Grinding 101 “I grind my teeth at night. Do I really have to wear a night guard?” Picture it: You and your new beau are getting ready to go to sleep. You lean in to give each other a kiss goodnight and his lips graze the plastic night guard appliance that you have

The problem of waking up with sore teeth is common amongst many people. “My Teeth Are Sore When I Wake Up. Why?” Often times, when a person goes to sleep, their teeth feel healthy and fine but when they wake up the teeth will feel sore. This may or may not be accompanied by a

How Do I Know If I Am Grinding My Teeth At Night? “Look Doctor! I think I would know if I was grinding my teeth at night!” Many dentists experience this problem with patients. The dentist tells the patient that they are showing signs of teeth grinding or jaw clenching at night only to be

First, what is teeth grinding and why is a professionally custom made occlusal guard (based on a dental impression of your teeth) the preferred choice Teeth Grinding a.k.a Bruxism Bruxism is excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw. Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., not an activity related to normal

Please Note: We strive to provide the most accurate information possible. You should know that some individuals will require a specific custom night guard type that must be made through a dentist to treat various issues such as jaw alignment, TMJ, teeth misalignment, etc). A licensed dentist will be able to evaluate and determine which

“What is the best night guard to wear for teeth grinding or jaw clenching?” Looking for the best night guard for teeth grinding? Here we discuss several dental night guards types but if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time for the whole shebang here’s the quick answer: Custom fitted night guards (made specifically

*A humorous yet informative article written by talented blogger Amanda Woodward about one of the most common reasons for night guard replacements and reorders. We enjoyed this one and hope you will too! My dog ate my night guard! I have a 10 month old Australian Cattle Dog. Her name is Loki. Yes, I named her

Are Night Guards BPA Free? Pthalate free? BPA free dental night guards Overview If you have ever experienced chronic teeth grinding or had a family member affected by the problem, you probably realize that this is a matter that should not be overlooked. You only get one set of adult teeth. Grinding or clenching comes

How to Save on Dental Night Guard Costs and Choose the Best Night Guard Type for You Bruxism is a common problem that affects people of all ages. The common cause of teeth grinding for adults is stress, but it’s not always the case for everybody. Some people experience grinding due to prescription medications that

Is Your Night Guard Causing You Pain? Let's first start by determining which type of dental night guard you're using. Are you wearing a boil to your mouth or one size fits all dental guard that you purchased through a retailer like CVS, Walgreens or Amazon? This could be an issue. Though some do have

You may have heard of it. The FITguard is the newcomer on the mouthguard scene. With promises to be able to detect when you’re at risk of a concussion, this FITguard is equipped with an LED sensor that is displayed on the front of the guard (visible to everyone). When hit, the FITguard turns

“Should I be wearing a night guard to protect my veneers?” Why it’s worth it to protect your smile after such a big investment: Gretta saved and saved for her new veneers on her front teeth. It was a dream come true for her. No more smiling with slight pursed lips. Prior to the veneers,

The Search For The Perfect Night Guard (when you have imperfect teeth) If you’re missing one or many teeth and need to wear a nighttime guard, you may already know the struggles of finding a secure, comfortable and well fitting night guard. A custom fitted dental guard made specifically from your distinct teeth anatomy will

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